By now it's no secret: Alums of RedEye's Rock 'n' Vote contest get results, from the major label signings of I Fight Dragons and Rockie Fresh to The Congregation opening for Wilco and one of last year's competitors, Santiago x The Natural, gaining national attention through ESPN.

We know there are many more Chicago bands who deserve more exposure, so we're not slowing down. Men, women, rockers, rappers, whatever: We want your demo (music, bio, and anything else you've got) for our 10th annual RedEye Rock 'n' Vote competition. We'll choose the top 10 local band submissions; RedEye readers will listen to the finalists and vote for the acts who play our free concert May 14 at House of Blues.

Don't delay! Submissions must be received by April 14. If you're entering electronically, send submissions (music, color hi-res photos, etc.) to mpais@tribune.com and prove that you rock!

And just like that, there’s only one day left of Lolla. Here’s what stood out to us from day 2. Best: The Tallest Man on Earth: Maybe it was just a right-mood, right-set situation, but boy this was the perfect mid-day act to take a breather, sit in the sun, and just chill and listen to and enjoy....

One day down! Here’s the best and worst we saw at Lolla on Friday, plus a few superlatives from day 1. Best: Anyone who knows me knows I was bound to pick Paul McCartney as my favorite act of the day. The Beatle came out and gave it his all with more than two hours of hits, tributes and jokes about...

What can you really say about Sir Paul McCartney, the former Beatle, pop music pioneer, worldwide cultural icon, and all-around great guy, that hasn't already been said? I mean, seriously. With the Beatles changing music for the better, becoming a pop culture institution and being "more popular...

Chicago's ban on plastic bags starts to take effect at many big stores Saturday, but an alderman who helped craft the law already is talking about changing it in order to thwart a few large retail chains that he says are trying to skirt the new rules.